Tab,

Thanks so much for everything you did in support of the resolution. Yours is a wonderful example of recognizing one's opportunity and serving not only the good citizens of Blount Co. but all owners of this thoroughly unique national park.

Love the profile shot.

Great profile shot.

I am AJ from Marietta GA.  I wish I was a fellow Tennesean, but I am not.  Thank you for what you have done and are doing for this very worthwile cause.  I met John last year and fully believe in the SFW cause and mission.  When I drive to that end of the park I will think of you and the board and spend more of my dollars in thopse areas when I am there.

Thank you

As a fellow-Maryvillian, thank you SO MUCH for doing the right thing.  You have helped to ignite the spark that perhaps will grow into something substantial in Blount County... something we have needed for a long time.  Welcome!

Thank you for doing what is right. You have definitely gained my respect. Welcome!

Tab, I cannot adequately express my gratitude to you for what you have done for all who love the Smokies! Never did I think I'd see the day when someone in your position would take an honest stand and do whatever they could to support us. We truly are indebted to you...

I honestly cannot fathom how so many can hear and know this issue, yet vote for MORE government and taxation? Anyone with a lick of sense can call the kettle black. I suppose I was giving more credit to the commissioners than was due in assuming that, when given the TRUTH, they would vote RIGHTLY. 

Thank YOU for standing your ground, and for all others who did as well. As a resident of Blount County, I know who I WON'T be voting for next election. I don't want any commissioner who fears man or announces that, "he scratched our backs, now I'm going to scratch his" and this is the platform I'll use. Unbelievable. 

Tad, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You gave the people a VOICE when no one else would and you stood by your convictions.

History has and is being made. Good to know that there are SOME who still stand on principle and do the RIGHT thing. 

Donna Davis

Tab I hope you got the email I sent out to the commission the other day. I can't thank you enough for what you have done here for the people of Blount Co, and the people of TN and NC. We are deeply indebted to you. Thank you and Jennifer for standing up for freedom. I am proud you are a representative of my county.

Tab,

Thank you for your courage and resolve in pushing forward the resolution against the backcountry fee. Welcome to GotSmokies!

Janet

Tab,

I am in the habit of trying to see things from another persons point of view.  I imagine how hard it must be to render decisions that affect an outcome in public matters.  I don't envy you and the other commissioners in your daily work.  At least that's what I imagine.

Tab, as you know, in every man made disaster are a series of seemingly small events that cascade, one after another and another until, upon final examination, the failure could have been averted had someone had the foresight to see the impending results.

This tax is such. We are greatly appreciate your vision in averting what we feel will be future dictates by the "leadership" at Sugerlands to tax it all.

My wife and I visit GSM twice every year for the past 21 years. I don't need to go on as to why we do so.  You already know how special it is. Taxing it is counter to the spirit of its creation.

Thank you for your vote and your vision.

Steve and Dianne

Mandeville LA